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Rosario Stornello

Founding Partner
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Criminal Defense Lawyer With 20+ Years' Experience

I am Attorney Rosario Stornello and I have dedicated my entire legal career to Criminal Law and to representing the people of Texas against a wide range of criminal charges. I attended South Texas College of Law, where I received my Juris Doctorate in 1998. During my time in law school, I served on the Board of Advocates and the Mock Trial Team. I was a law clerk for the distinguished criminal defense law firm of Zimmermann & Lavine P.C. For two years I assisted on numerous types of criminal cases from trial to appeal, many of which were very high profile.


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In law school, I concentrated on learning trial skills since my goal was to be a criminal attorney. I was included on the Dean's Honor List and was given a number of great honors in Law School, including many victories at several mock trial competitions.

As a criminal defense attorney, I have been recognized on local and legal platforms for the services offered in the area of criminal defense and the unwavering dedication to represent those whose rights and freedom may be in jeopardy. I am a member of many local, state, and national bar associations. My legal practice has taken me to counties throughout the State of Texas. I have offered services to Texans facing criminal charges in Harris County, Fort Bend County, Galveston County, Brazoria County, Liberty County, Wharton County, Montgomery County, Cameron County, Caldwell County and Waller County. Just to name a few.

Admissions

  • State Bar of Texas 1998
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas 1998
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas 1998
  • National Italian-American Bar Association - Director 2006-2010, 2014-2018

  • Houston Italian-American Bar Association - President 2006 - Present

  • Italian Cultural & Community Center of Houston - Director 2006-2010

  • Fort Bend County Criminal Defense Attorneys Association

Experience

  • As a prosecutor in Harris County I tried many felony cases including murder cases. I was the only prosecutor in the District Court and I was in charge of all criminal cases from investigation to trial to appeal. I wrote legal briefs on the appeal of several criminal cases.
  • As a prosecutor in Harris County I prosecuted and tried many misdemeanor and felony cases from traffic tickets to murder. I was the Chief prosecutor of the Justice Court section in charge of all the JP Courts, Chief prosecutor in numerous misdemeanor court where I supervised two other prosecutors under me. I also was assigned to many of the felony district courts. As a felony prosecutor, I went to trial on many felony cases and earned valuable trial experience. My time as a prosecutor also taught me not only how to investigate but how a criminal case should be investigated.
  • As a Criminal Defense Attorney I have defended clients charged with a wide array of criminal charges. I have gone to trial numerous times for my clients. I am a very experienced trial attorney.
  • Pro Bono
    • Knights of Columbus Katy Council 6950.
      • Elected as the Advocate and represents the Council in all legal matters and provide legal advice.
      • Columbian Squires Joseph M. Walla Circle 2738 Katy, TX
      • St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, Katy, TX
      • St. Faustina Catholic Church, Katy, TX

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Employment
  • Founder and Partner, Stornello Law Firm, P.C., Sugar Land, Texas, 2006—Present
  • Assistant District Attorney, Harris County District Attorney’s Office, Sugar Land, Texas, 2000–2006

  • Assistant District Attorney, Henderson County District Attorney’s Office, Athens, Texas, 1998–2000

  • Law Clerk, Zimmermann & Lavine, P.C., Sugar Land, Texas, 1996–1998

Education
  • South Texas College of Law, Sugar Land, Texas Juris Doctor, May 1998

    • Board of Advocated Award

    • Mock Trial Award

    • Delta Theta Phi, President

    • Who’s Who Among American Law Students

  • St. John Fisher College, Rochester, New York Bachelor of Arts, Political Science & History (Pre-Law minor), May. 1995

    • Dean's List with Honors

    • Mock trial Championships

    • Mock Trial Best Lawyer Award

    • Pre-Law Association President

    • Student Government President

    • Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges &
      Universities

    • Varsity Football

Publications
  • La Voce Italiana Legal Article Contributor
  • Top 6 Best DUI Lawyers 2022
  • Expertise - Best DUI Missouri City 2021
  • Expertise - Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Houston
  • Super Lawyers
  • Avvo Top Contributor Criminal Defense
  • Avvo Client's Choice 2015 Criminal Defense

why choose my firm?

Responsive. Assertive. Accomplished.
  • Accessible 24/7 to Discuss Your Case
  • Your Initial Consultation Is Free
  • Houstonia Magazine's Top Lawyers 2013-2015
  • Perfect 10.0 Superb Avvo Ratings
  • Former Prosecutor Fighting on Your Side
  • Over 20 Years of Legal Experience

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